Neobanks for travel and digital nomads
A niche neobank is not a general product with different branding — it is built around one group's actual constraints, which is why these 10 exist alongside the 367 others. Audience tags come from what each product says it is for, verified against its own site.
All 10 neobanks for travel and digital nomads
| neobank | type | hq | custody | licence / structure | reported users |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | traditional | London, UK | Custodial | E-money/payment licences globally | 19M customers (FY26) |
| COCA | hybrid | Dubai, AE | MPC self-custodial | MPC self-custody; e-money card partners (UK/EU) | — |
| Fizen | web3-native | Ho Chi Minh, VN | Self-custodial | Self-custodial software | — |
| Global66 | traditional | Santiago, CL | Custodial | Prepaid-card e-money issuer licence (CMF, Chile); cross-border FX via Global 81 SpA | — |
| Karta | web3-native | Redwood City, US | MPC self-custodial | Self-custodial (MPC via Privy); Visa issued by Rain | — |
| Kolo | hybrid | — | Custodial | AIFC FinTech Lab licence (Kazakhstan) + Polish VASP; cards issued by Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | — |
| Niyo | traditional | Bengaluru, IN | Custodial | Partner banks (SBM Bank India, DCB Bank) — RBI-regulated issuers; no own licence | — |
| Nomad | traditional | São Paulo, BR | Custodial | Partner bank (Community Federal Savings Bank, US); FX via Ouribank (Brazil) | — |
| SurfCash | web3-native | — | Self-custodial | Self-custodial (BVI entity); decentralized protocols + licensed local partners; Circle Alliance | — |
| YouTrip | traditional | Singapore, SG | Custodial | Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from MAS, Singapore — e-money issuance; funds safeguarded at DBS/StanChart/UOB | — |
Common questions
Neobanks for travel and digital nomads: how many are there?
10 of the 368 neobanks tracked here are for travel and digital nomads. Every entry is verified active and listed on this page with its custody model, licence detail and the regions it serves.
Which neobanks for travel and digital nomads are the largest?
Not answerable from public data: only 1 of these 10 disclose a user figure at all. The list below is therefore not a ranking, and anyone presenting one for this category is guessing.
What does this category actually mean?
A niche neobank is not a general product with different branding — it is built around one group's actual constraints, which is why these 10 exist alongside the 367 others. Audience tags come from what each product says it is for, verified against its own site.
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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.